Roofing Restoration Services of America
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Roofing Restoration Services of America | Report ID | 2023054676 |
| Address | 3511 E. 27th Ave | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.97000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing five feet up on a 12-14 foot extension ladder to complete restoration work on a multi-family home. The ladder shifted, causing the employee to fall to the dirt surface below and sustain a left forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2023, a worker at Roofing Restoration Services of America in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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